Business Development Manager (Facilities Management) | Manchester | Up to £50,000 Basic + £75,000+ OTE + Company Car

Join a Growing Facilities Management Business

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a proven track record in Soft Services Facilities Management? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding FM provider seeking a driven sales professional to help develop new business opportunities across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation offering genuine career progression, an attractive commission structure, and the chance to play a key role in the company’s continued success.

Salary & Benefits

Package Overview

• Salary: Up to £50,000 basic salary
• On-Target Earnings (OTE): £75,000+
• Company Car
• 23 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new Facilities Management contracts, with a focus on Soft Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert warm inbound and marketing-generated leads into profitable business opportunities
• Conduct client meetings, site surveys and discovery sessions to fully understand customer requirements
• Develop tailored facilities management solutions that meet client needs
• Prepare and present professional proposals, quotations and tender submissions
• Manage opportunities throughout the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to contract award
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM pipeline
• Collaborate with Operational and Commercial teams to ensure successful contract mobilisation and handover

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales, or Account Management role
• Background within Facilities Management, Contract Cleaning, or other outsourced services
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Experience producing proposals, quotations and tender documentation
• Demonstrable ability to meet and exceed revenue targets

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Professional and confident when engaging with clients
• Able to build long-term relationships and identify growth opportunities

Suitable Backgrounds

We would be keen to speak with candidates currently working as:

• Business Development Manager
• Sales Manager
• Account Manager
• Business Development Executive
• Sales Executive
• Facilities Management Sales Professional
• FM Business Development Specialist

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a respected Facilities Management provider with ambitious growth plans. You’ll benefit from a strong support structure, a healthy pipeline of opportunities, and a realistic commission model that rewards success.

If you’re an ambitious Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, or Facilities Management professional looking for your next challenge in Manchester, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply Now

To apply for this Business Development Manager job in Manchester, please submit your updated CV today and take the next step in your sales career within the Facilities Management sector.